How to Cultivate Pomegranates - Exam
  • 1. What climate is best suited for growing pomegranates?
A) Cold, wet summers and mild winters
B) Hot, dry summers and cool winters
C) Tropical climate with high humidity
D) Temperate climate with consistent rainfall
  • 2. What is the ideal soil pH for pomegranates?
A) 7.5-8.5
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 4.5-5.5
D) 8.5-9.5
  • 3. How much sunlight do pomegranates need daily?
A) 2-4 hours
B) Less than 2 hours
C) 6-8 hours
D) 4-6 hours
  • 4. When is the best time to plant pomegranate trees?
A) Mid-summer
B) Late fall
C) Any time of year
D) Late winter or early spring
  • 5. What is the recommended spacing between pomegranate trees?
A) 25-30 feet
B) 10-15 feet
C) 15-20 feet
D) 5-10 feet
  • 6. What is the primary purpose of pruning pomegranate trees?
A) To increase tree height
B) To remove suckers and deadwood, and encourage fruit production
C) To completely eliminate fruit production
D) To reduce the need for watering
  • 7. How often should young pomegranate trees be watered?
A) Regularly, especially during dry periods
B) Once a month
C) Never, they are drought tolerant
D) Only when the leaves wilt
  • 8. What type of fertilizer is recommended for pomegranate trees?
A) High-nitrogen fertilizer
B) High-potassium fertilizer
C) High-phosphorus fertilizer
D) Balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects pomegranate trees?
A) Earthworms
B) Aphids
C) Ladybugs
D) Bees
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects pomegranate trees?
A) Root nodules
B) Powdery mildew
C) Fruit rot
D) Leaf curl
  • 11. How can you prevent fruit splitting in pomegranates?
A) Consistent watering
B) Complete neglect of watering
C) Over-fertilizing
D) Heavy pruning
  • 12. When are pomegranates typically harvested?
A) Spring
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Fall
  • 13. What is a sign that a pomegranate is ripe?
A) Soft skin and a dull sound
B) Small size and lightweight
C) Green skin and a hard feel
D) Deep color and a metallic sound when tapped
  • 14. How should harvested pomegranates be stored?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In a warm, humid environment
C) Wrapped in plastic
D) In a cool, dry place
  • 15. What is 'suckering' in pomegranate trees?
A) Growth from the base of the tree or roots
B) Fruit that doesn't ripen
C) Branch dieback
D) Flowering prematurely
  • 16. Why is mulching beneficial for pomegranate trees?
A) Depletes soil nutrients
B) Conserves moisture and suppresses weeds
C) Increases soil temperature drastically
D) Attracts pests
  • 17. What is the botanical name for pomegranate?
A) Punica granatum
B) Vitis vinifera
C) Malus domestica
D) Citrus sinensis
  • 18. What is the lifespan of a pomegranate tree?
A) 10-20 years
B) 20-30 years
C) 50-100 years
D) 5-10 years
  • 19. What type of root system does a pomegranate have?
A) Shallow and compact
B) Taproot only
C) No root system
D) Deep and extensive
  • 20. Which of these is a common pomegranate variety?
A) Wonderful
B) Granny Smith
C) Bing
D) Valencia
  • 21. What is the purpose of thinning fruit on a pomegranate tree?
A) To improve fruit size and quality
B) To attract more pests
C) To increase the number of fruit
D) To prevent the tree from flowering
  • 22. How can you protect young pomegranate trees from frost?
A) Remove all leaves
B) Water excessively
C) Prune heavily before winter
D) Wrap the trunk with burlap
  • 23. What is the best way to propagate pomegranate trees?
A) Cuttings
B) Grafting roses onto them
C) Seeds
D) Air layering
  • 24. Why are pomegranates considered a superfood?
A) Contain only simple sugars
B) High in saturated fat
C) Low in vitamins
D) High in antioxidants
  • 25. What part of the pomegranate is typically eaten?
A) The leaves
B) The rind
C) The roots
D) The arils
  • 26. What tool is best for pruning small branches on a pomegranate tree?
A) Hand pruners
B) Lawnmower
C) Hedge trimmers
D) Chainsaw
  • 27. What is the purpose of adding compost to the soil around a pomegranate tree?
A) To attract insects
B) To make the soil more acidic
C) To improve soil fertility and drainage
D) To compact the soil
  • 28. What type of fertilizer should be used during the flowering stage?
A) Fertilizer with more potassium
B) Fertilizer with more nitrogen
C) No fertilizer
D) Fertilizer with more phosphorus
  • 29. What is one of the biggest indicators of over watering a Pomegranate tree?
A) No leaves at all
B) Yellowing leaves
C) Dark green leaves
D) Increased fruit production
  • 30. What is a 'basin' used for when planting Pomegranate trees?
A) To help direct water to the root zone
B) To provide support to the tree
C) To add shade
D) To keep birds away
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